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In 2017, the Banff International String Quartet Festival commenced in non-competition years. Led by Director of the Banff International String Quartet Competition Barry Shiffman, the festival features competition alumni alongside special guests exploring repertoire from across the centuries.

Banff International String Quartet Festival

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Join us for an enchanting evening with "A Far Cry" at the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts, a highlight of this season's musical offerings. This exceptional performance is scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 7:30 PM to 9:15 PM at the iconic Naumburg Bandshell, a New York landmark known for hosting memorable musical events.

"A Far Cry," renowned for their dynamic and collaborative approach to chamber music, will present a captivating program featuring a mix of contemporary compositions and classical masterpieces. The evening will commence with Kareem Roustom's "Dabke" (2014), followed by Kinan Azmeh's "Ibn Arabi Postlude" (2005), and Dinuk Wijeratne's "Clarinet Concerto" (2018), a piece co-commissioned by Rockport Music that promises to take the audience on a profound musical journey through its six movements: Prologue: Foretelling, The Dance of Ancestral Ties, Flux, Exile: The salt and bread of rhythm, Cadenza: Solitary Traveler, and Epilogue: Home in Motion.

After an intermission, the ensemble will delve into the past with Leoš Janáček's "Idyll" (1878), offering a sequence of movements that range from the serene to the spirited, showcasing the ensemble's versatility and expressive depth.

This performance by "A Far Cry" is made possible through the generous support of the Jerome L. Greene Foundation, continuing a tradition of excellence since the ensemble's debut in our series in July 2018. 

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the transformative power of music under the stars at the Naumburg Bandshell. For more information and to support the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts, please visit our website. Join us for a night of exquisite music that promises to be a memorable part of your summer in New York.

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A Far Cry

Central Park

WolfGANG Sessions at Club SAW is a night of music that is sure to entertain. Grab your adventurous friends and take them out for a wild night of chamber music with your favourite musicians from the NAC Orchestra.

WolfGANG Sessions #23

Arts Court

Canadian conductor of Sri Lankan origin, Dinuk Wijeratne will lead the Obiora Ensemble in a program entitled “Canadian Landscapes” highlighting Canadian repertoire and composers.

Canadian Landscapes

Université du Québec à Montréal 

The program connects past to present with a piece Mendelssohn wrote in 1838 to inspire religious contemplation, Benjamin Britten’s 1946 commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the death of Henry Purcell, and Dinuk Wijeratne’s 2022 true story of the 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa. 

Isidore Quartet

Mandel Hall

Sandeep Das, a virtuoso on the Indian tabla drums, leads a prolific international musical career characterized by tradition, innovation, and a passion for spreading love and joy. He joins leading conductor James Ross for an evening of propulsive rhythm

Masterworks 7: Along the Silk Road

Martin Woldson Theater

Sandeep Das, a virtuoso on the Indian tabla drums, leads a prolific international musical career characterized by tradition, innovation, and a passion for spreading love and joy. He joins leading conductor James Ross for an evening of propulsive rhythm.

For his first performance in Montreal, African-Canadian conductor Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser  will lead Ensemble Obiora in a program entitled “Influences”, bringing together works with exciting stories to share.

Influences

Dinuk Wijeratne

Crescent Arts Centre

Joined together from Israel, Korea-Canada, Saint Lucia, and the United States, the Dior String Quartet is the Quartet-in-Residence at the Glenn Gould School, Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. We welcomed them to Tippet Rise in the summer of 2021 for several weeks in which they also participated from afar in the Banff Evolution: Quartet 2021 Residency during the pandemic. We are thrilled to finally host them for their official Tippet Rise concert debut where members Noa Sarid (violin), Tobias Elser (violin), Caleb Georges (viola), and Joanne Yesol Choi (cello) will present a diverse program featuring works by Kevin Lau, one of Canada’s most versatile and sought-after young composers; Soo Yeon Lyuh, known for demonstrating her compositions by recording videos of herself playing the haegeum, a two-stringed Korean bowed instrument; Dinuk Wijeratne, the Sri-Lankan-Canadian whose work The Disappearance of Lisa Gerardini is inspired by the real-life theft of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum in 1911; and the four movements of Maurice Ravel’s String Quartet in F Major, the composer and pianist’s only string quartet.

Dior Quartet

Tippet Rise Art Center

Fresh off their win at the 2022 Banff International Quartet Competition, the Isidore Quartet have established their place as one of the most dynamic string quartets performing today. Along with the esteemed pianist Shai Wosner, they perform Brahms’s dramatic Piano Quintet in F minor.

Isidore Quartet & Shai Wosner

Shalin Liu Performance Center

Dinuk Wijeratne’s Tabla Concerto has been described as a vibrant and colourful work that audiences will never forget. His seamless blending of musical traditions reminds us that we have so much more in common and that music truly does bring us together. We then dive into the lush intoxicating world of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade!

Vibrant Light

TCU Place

Rolston String Quartet

Tulsa Performing Arts Center

Love, loss, death, and the life beyond. These are universal themes that have led artists to reflect and inspired them to some of their most personal expressions. 

Death and Remembrance

First Church Boston

Listen as the Lima Symphony tells captivating tales from the near to far East through musical fantasy. Opening this incredible season are the subtle and varied sounds of the Indian Tabla, drums that composer Dinuk Wijeratne describes as being able to speak – almost as if they have a tongue. Performed by master tabla player Sandeep Das, the compelling complexity of North Indian classical music combines seamlessly with the orchestra in unexpected ways. Completing this musical voyage is Rimsky-Korsakov’s Romantic masterpiece “Scheherazade”, inspired by folklore from One Thousand and One Arabian Nights.

Folklore And Fusion

Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center

Entering its ninth season, the SSO is  thrilled to again partner with McNally Robinson Booksellers for Music Talk from McNally…and after two years of being virtual, we’re thrilled to say that we’re back to having an in-person audience!

Music Talk from McNally

McNally Robinson

Conductor Paul Haas breaks new ground with Dinuk Wijeratne’s Concerto for Tabla, a piece that highlights the “king” of Indian percussion instruments—known for the richness of its timbre and rhythmically complex repertoire unique to the instrument itself. This concerto will be performed by Guggenheim Fellow, Silk Road Ensemble member and Grammy-winner, Sandeep Das! This driving concerto leads to the emotional finale of Tchaikovsky’s fate-filled Fourth Symphony.

Paul Haas Conducts Wijeratne & Tchaikovsky 

Gallo Center for the Arts

EarShot Readings: National Arts Centre Orchestra

National Arts Centre

Triple-threat composer, conductor, and pianist Dinuk Wijeratne makes his ESO debut. A JUNO Award-winner who made his Carnegie Hall debut while still a student in 2004, Wijeratne has performed with everyone from Yo-Yo Ma to tabla legend Zakir Hussain. Experience a provocative program featuring Wijeratne’s Fantasy Variations for Piano and Strings, plus recent music by Kareem Roustom and Luis Ramirez.


Fantasy

Winspear Centre

### Event Description: Crossing Generations - LPO

**Event Title:** Crossing Generations - LPO

**Date and Time:** Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 7:30 PM

**Venue:** Queen Elizabeth Hall, London

**Ticket Prices:** £7.50 - £45

**Event Overview:**
Join the London Philharmonic Orchestra for an evening of musical exploration and cultural fusion in "Crossing Generations." This concert, conducted by the acclaimed Kevin John Edusei, features a diverse program that bridges different eras and styles, showcasing the works of Frank Zappa, Bohuslav Martinů, and Dinuk Wijeratne.

**Program:**
1. **Frank Zappa** - The Dog Breath Variations/Uncle Meat Outrage at Valdez G-Spot Tornado (15 minutes)
2. **Dinuk Wijeratne** - Clarinet Concerto (European Premiere, 27 minutes)
3. **Bohuslav Martinů** - Symphony No. 6 Fantaisies symphoniques (25 minutes)

**Performers:**
- **Kevin John Edusei** - Conductor
- **Kinan Azmeh** - Clarinet

**Event Highlights:**
- Experience the psychedelic sounds of Frank Zappa, a pioneer of 1960s pop culture.
- Witness the European premiere of Dinuk Wijeratne's Clarinet Concerto, performed by the phenomenal Syrian clarinettist Kinan Azmeh.
- Enjoy the lush, fantastical symphony of Bohuslav Martinů, a Czech composer in exile.

**Special Notes:**
- Kinan Azmeh's rhapsodic clarinet performance is described by the Los Angeles Times as having the ability to "seduce with a rare intimacy and explode in ecstasy."

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- **Multi-Buy Series Discounts:** Save up to 30% on full-price tickets at the Southbank Centre, London.
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Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience a concert that transcends generations and cultural boundaries, brought to life by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and world-class artists.

Crossing Generations

Southbank Centre

Experience a captivating evening with the Fresno Philharmonic as they present "Brahms and Tabla," a unique concert that showcases the fusion of global musical traditions. The event features the debut of Indian tabla master Sandeep Das, who will perform Dinuk Wijeratne’s vibrant and energetic Tabla Concerto. This piece is a brilliant blend of rhythmic complexity and melodic beauty, highlighting the versatility of the tabla in a symphonic setting. The program also includes Debussy’s beloved Clair de lune, a piece renowned for its delicate and evocative piano lines, now orchestrated to bring out its full atmospheric potential. The concert culminates with Brahms’ Symphony No. 1, a dramatic and powerful work that stands as a testament to the composer’s mastery of symphonic form. Under the baton of conductor Rei Hotoda, the Fresno Philharmonic will deliver a performance that spans a wide range of emotions and styles, demonstrating the orchestra’s dynamic range and artistic prowess. This event promises to be a memorable exploration of both classical and contemporary music, offering a rich tapestry of sounds and cultural influences.

Dinuk Wijeratne

Composer, Conductor

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 28, 2024

EarShot Readings: National Arts Centre Orchestra · American Composers Orchestra

Jan 31, 2025

Fantasy · Winspear Centre

Mar 12, 2025

Crossing Generations · London Philharmonic Orchestra

12 - 13 Apr, 2025

Brahms and Tabla · Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra

Past events

Aug 30 - Sep 1, 2024

Banff International String Quartet Festival · Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Jul 9, 2024

A Far Cry · Naumburg Orchestral Concerts

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov

Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Concerto for Tabla by Wijeratne

Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra

Conductor in Two Pop Songs on Antique Poems by Wijeratne

Ensemble Obiora

Conductor in Dabke by Roustom

Winspear Centre

Conductor in Zeitgeist by Hatzis

Ensemble Obiora

Conductor in Postcards from the Sky by Mozetich

Ensemble Obiora

Conductor in Jeu Des Portraits by Sokolovic

Ensemble Obiora

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